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New York Power Authority Visitors Center Will Play Host to Holiday Movies Contact: December 21, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MASSENA—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will mark the Christmas break with a series of movies on Thursday, Dec. 27 and Friday, Dec. 28 at the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project’s admission-free Hawkins Point visitors center. On Thursday, “Shrek the Third” will be shown at 10 a.m., followed by “Underdog” at noon. On Friday, “Meet the Robinsons” will be shown at 10 a.m. and Disney’s “Ratatouille” will be featured at noon. All movies were released this year. Along with enjoying the movies, visitors can sample the array of hands-on exhibits at the $5 million Hawkins Point facility, which presents information on such themes as water power and the St. Lawrence-FDR project, basics of electricity and uses of electricity. Another highlight is the panoramic view of the project’s power dam from Hawkins Point. The visitors center will be closed from Dec. 24 to 26 and on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Normal daily operation, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will resume on Jan 2. About NYPA: ■ NYPA uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. ■ NYPA is a leader in promoting energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives. ■ It is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. |
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